If this seems like some of the most gratuitous displays of wealth (and tradition) we have in this modern era well, thats tradition, too
(After all, when a dress is that scene-stealing on film, it's well worth re-wearing for a real-life, red-carpet encore.) From Gwyneth Paltrow s pink taffeta Ralph Lauren dress in 1999 to Halle Berry s sheer Elie Saab stunner in 2002, see the best Academy Awards looks ever to grace the crimson rug, below
She is simple yet a forever wardrobe classic
At some point in 2021, I requested a custom version of this Spanish 16th-century gown from Fiorentina Costuming on Etsy
Chances are you didnt miss Arianas sweet response to her Oscar nomination, but if you did...she wrote an emotional post on Instagram saying, Picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition